March-April - Viva Tysons Magazine

So there it is...
What's up with six pizza places (seven if
you stretche to Lost Dog) soon to be in
downtown McLean?
It happens all the time, the big man of
the shopping center weilds the big
stick. Norm's Beer and Wine is being
squeezed out of their location when
their lease comes up in 2015. Why?
The Fresh Market doesn't like the
competition. It's all understandable in
cold economic terms, but Norm's is the
home-town merchant that we need
more of, not less. Hopefully they'll find
a new home close by... but that won't
happen for a few years.
Speaking of independent merchants, it
has been reported by Alex Mindlin in
the New York Times that the number of
restaurants have declined nationally by
1%, almost double the yearly decline
of the last decade. Most of those
closed were independently owned.
National chains make up over 46% of
the 580,000 restaurants in the US and
that number is unfortunately growing.
A sad trend ...
Edible arrangements has opened in
Vienna. next to Palm Beach Tan. Love
that chocolate covered fruit...
Gilda's Beauty Shop in Dunn Loring is
expanding. They are going to open a
bridal shop in the same building next
to the post office.
cas Boutique opened in February in
McLean on Whittier. Original designs
and hand-crafted clothing.
My Eye Doctor who is constructing a
huge new space in the former Knossos
space at the Amphora Center is
planning on keeping his current space
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at Nutley as well. The current location
will be for just eyeglasses.
as of mid February red light cameras
returned to Falls Church. Please be safe,
or face the fine.
Kings Dominion Law still rules. Why do
our kids need to stick around so late i
JUne when the rest of the world is on
their summer break? Well the tourism
industry is keeping the rule to keep
them at the beach and amusement
parks through Labor Day. Nice try by
FCPS to petition a change...
Lost dog - needs more seating
What is up with Jrs? We've been told
their are major plumbing and utility
issues at the landmark Tysons steak
house. I think I could have built a new
building by now. We're hoping they're
back open soon.
The Mclean chamber of commerce and
the new harth restaurant at the McLean
Hilton are organizing a new farmers
market to start in May in the McLean
Hilton parking lot on Saturdays.
Looking forward to it!
I haven't been able to make it yet, but
Bangkok Blues n Falls Church is having
a new Tuesday Jam. Every Tuesday they
will offer a limited menu of burgers and
appetizers while local musicians take
the stage. This was usually a dark night
for this venue. IT should be similar to
the Sunday Blues Jam, but with more
folk and acoustic offerings. As usual,
no cover for the jams and it's family
friendly!
I have to say I learned a great deal from
putting together the spotlight on falls
Church piece this issue. Our eastern
neighbor truly has a great deal to offer.
Thanks so much to Barbara Cram,
Matt Smith, Mayor Nader Baroukh,
Vice Mayor David Snyder, Rick Goff
and everyone else that gave some me
insight on the Little City.
Food picks this issue:
Quick lunch:
Flippin Pizza in Falls Church. Get any
slice with fresh garlic on it. A good
thin crust. Two slices and a drink for $6,
including tax. You'll be happy.
Dinner:
Lamb Youvetsi at the Greek Grill
in Vienna. My kids love this
neighborhood spot, but I love how
their lamb falls off the bone even more.
Served with a generous helping of
orzo. Mmmmmm.
clyde's is "kickin' butt and taking
names" with their new raw bar happy
hour. Worth checking out.
Fiat is coming to the former Tysons
Jeep location on Leesburg Pike. I'm
going to need to lose a few pounds to
get into one of those.
congrats to Santini's in Oakton on their
new, soon to open, Chantilly location.
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Don't be that guy who annoys me
and others by talking and texting
on the road. It's not safe with all the
construction distractions already out
there, and even when waiting at a
light, you cause delays.
Don't block the box- think about it. See
you around town. -D
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